Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 73
ROLEX
Ref. 1803, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, day, Turquoise light blue “Stella” dial; “Day-Date”; so-called “Baby Blue”; 18K white gold
Ref. 1803, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, day, Turquoise light blue “Stella” dial; “Day-Date”; so-called “Baby Blue”; 18K white gold
HKD 185,000 - 276,900
USD 23,800 - 35,700 / CHF 22,100 - 33,180
Sold: HKD 275,000
18K white gold, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, fluted round bezel, Turquoise light blue lacquered “Stella” dial with diamond-set indexes (eight brilliant-cut diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds), centre-seconds and two horological complications:
- Date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
- Instantaneous day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication given in Italian)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”; so-called “Baby Blue”
Reference 1803
Year Circa 1970
Movement No. DD 686 749
Case No. 2 462 510 (by Genex S.A., Chêne-Bourg, Geneva)
Bracelet Black leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Caliber 1556, adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions
Dimensions 44.1 x 35.8 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement